Written by Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist, Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, The Telomere Effect dives into the science of telomeres, the parts of our chromosomes that determine how fast our cells age and die, but it also provides relatable advice on how you can reverse aging and boost health. Learn how changes to your state of mind, sleep quality, exercise and aspects of diet can impact your overall health and slow down the aging process. Andre on Amazon is a fan, “Fascinating, a wealth …
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The Blue Zones (Second Edition)
This is the second great practical self-help book of the week and while I wasn’t quite as impressed by Dan Buettner’s The Blue Zones as I was with Susan David’s Emotional Agility, I am very glad to have read this book this January. The Blue Zones of the title are extraordinary places on earth where the citizens live much, much longer, healthier and happier lives than Americans do. Dan went to examine all of these places in detail to try and establish what it is that works so well in them and …
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive In Life and Work
This is not your usual “self-help” title. It’s full of science and it’s eminently practical. I will level with you, there’s probably not going to be a better book featured in our discount section all year. Susan David’s Emotional Agility is a powerful work designed to help you better manage your emotions. There’s no positive thinking nonsense – this stuff works and won’t drive you insane. The Harvard Business Review awarded this concept the “ground breaking idea of the year” and I can’t agree …
Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition)
Exactly as the title states, Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition) cover all aspects of pregnancy, delivery and early stage of a baby. First published in 1979 and revised numerous times, the popular pregnancy book for moms-to-be is filled with information on what to expect with your growing belly, as well as nutrition, latest research, and answers to your baby questions. This perennial favorite is a must-have during pregnancy. Christine on Amazon is a fan, “For my first …
I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a book that Mom can read and share with the kids. Filled with Carle’s signature colorful illustrations that have made his work famous, this book follows the Very Hungry Caterpillar as he celebrates Mother’s Day and all the incredible parents in the world. Carle brings to life yet another read with adorable illustrations of various animal mom-baby pairs throughout the story, something young children will love to read. Catsmeow on Amazon is a fan, …
Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say
Are there certain words and phrases that create strong relationships? In this collection of essays from Kelly Corrigan, she reflects on 12 phrases that connect us as humans—from “Tell Me More,” to “I Was Wrong.” Moms will definitely love Corrigan’s reflections on marriage and motherhood. Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say comes with a deeply personal, unfailingly honest, and often hilarious examination of the essential phrases that turn the wheel of …
Bourbon: A History Of The American Spirit
There is no more American a hard liquor than Bourbon. It’s one of our nation’s best known exports too. That’s why Dane Hucklebridge’s Bourbon: A History Of The American Spirit is a brilliant read. It’s not just got the history of a drink down pat but it makes an emotional and spiritual connection between that drink and the people who consume it. The Wall Street Journal loved this book and I was surprised to find that I did too. This is the second history text this month that has really pushed …
Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
We’ve long heard the dangers of telling boys “not to cry” and to “keep a stiff upper lip,” but Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys details exactly why putting a damper on our sons’ emotions is one of the most heartbreaking things we can do as parents. Herein, Kindlon and Thompson detail exactly the challenges boys face at home, school, and on the athletic field, and how we can help them cultivate and embrace the most important gift of all: emotional literacy. Sarah on …
48-Hour Start Up
Fraser Doherty MBE, of all things, is going to help you keep your New Year’s resolution of getting richer. How? By teaching you everything you need to know to launch a new business in a single weekend. What could be easier than that? Of course, he’s not guaranteeing your business will be a profitable one (many business ideas aren’t, after all, great) but it’s a really good way to get over all your fears and doubts and get things moving. Your business isn’t a business until it starts selling …